Renault Megane MOT Results

Registered in 2014
60.4% pass rate
from 7,595 tests in 2021
(77% worse than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Megane is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Stop lamp (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (44% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (33% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.53% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.29% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (39% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (87% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Rear reflectors (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.013% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.013% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 12% fail on Transmission (16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 12% fail on Drive shafts (17 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 12% fail on Joints (17 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Joints (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.079% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.066% fail on Catch (71 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
      • 0.026% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.026% fail on Catch (22 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.053% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Tank
      • 0.013% fail on Hose
      • 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.013% fail on System
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.092% fail on Other body component (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
    • 0.092% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.053% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Seats
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.013% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.013% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 11% fail on Suspension (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (24% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.75% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 8.5% fail on Brakes (99% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (89% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Lever
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.38% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (89% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.053% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.013% fail on Valves
    • 0.039% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.026% fail on Rigid brake pipes (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.026% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (31% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers (60% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.092% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.092% fail on View to rear
      • 0.092% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.092% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.092% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.013% fail on Power steering
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (27% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.039% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (83% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.24% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Catalyst emissions (87% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.013% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.013% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.50% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.30% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.28% fail on Condition
      • 0.026% fail on Requirements
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates

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